Table of Contents
Preface v
Certification of Maintenance Airmen vi
The Oral and Practical Tests x
The General Oral and Practical Tests 1
Basic Electricity 4
Aircraft Drawings 14
Weight and Balance 18
Fluid Lines and Fittings 23
Materials and Processes 25
Ground Operation and Servicing 35
Cleaning and Corrosion Control 40
Mathematics 45
Maintenance Forms and Records 51
Basic Physics 55
Maintenance Publications 62
Aviation Mechanic Privileges and Limitations 68
Human Factors 70
The Airframe Oral and Practical Tests 81
Section 1 Airframe Structures
Wood Structures 84
Aircraft Covering 88
Aircraft Finishes 93
Sheet Metal and Non-Metallic Structures 99
Welding 106
Assembly and Rigging 111
Airframe Inspection 116
Section 2 Airframe Systems and Components
Aircraft Landing Gear Systems 119
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems 125
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems 131
Aircraft Instrument Systems 139
Communications and Navigation Systems 145
Aircraft Fuel Systems 149
Aircraft Electrical Systems 155
Position and Warning System 161
Ice and Rain Control Systems 164
Fire Protection Systems 168
The Powerplant Oral and Practical Tests 173
Reciprocating Engines 175
Turbine Engines 179
Engine Inspection 181
Engine Instrument Systems 183
Engine Fire Protection Systems 187
Engine Electrical Systems 190
Lubrication Systems 193
Ignition and Starting Systems 196
Fuel Metering Systems 202
Engine Fuel Systems 204
Induction and Engine Airflow Systems 206
Engine Cooling Systems 209
Engine Exhaust and Thrust Reverser Systems 211
Propellers 213
Turbine-Powered Auxiliary Power Units 220
